We see our blog as a place to meet our clients head-on in a less formal setting. Although we’re a superbly organised, streamlined company, we also like to make sure our employees and clients see us as approachable, open and ethical. Some of the things many of our clients worry about is material sourcing, carbon footprints and sustainable living.
Living the eco business life isn’t just about recycling plastic bottles and not leaving machines on standby overnight. It’s about implementing an effective set of protocols suitable for our way of life as a leading U.K timber merchant.
We’ve come across various other timber companies that fly the Chain of Custody certified flag but are strangely opaque about other environmental practices. That’s why we’ve put lots of eco-related FAQs on our website to make sure our clients have quick access to environmental information about our standards, practices and achievements. Did you know 2012 will see the first U.K-based International Conference on Environmental and Economic Impact on Sustainable Development? We do because we keep a close watch on current sustainability news and developments. It matters to us and our business.
We know our future lies in maintaining resources and doing our best to reduce our carbon footprint in all areas of life. It doesn’t matter whether it’s preparing custom plywood sheets or getting large scale cut to size chipboard projects underway, we try to be as transparent as possible in our ethical practices. If you’d like to know more or suggest a FAQ, get in touch on 0333 123 1290.
February 6, 2012
Working with the Environment through 2012
January 23, 2012
High Quality Products and Services
Regardless of whether you are a professional tradesman or an amateur DIY enthusiast, you will always want to make sure that your building project or DIY task is completed as successfully as possible. One of the most effective ways of ensuring this is to source important materials such as timber from experienced merchants who have an established reputation for delivering high-quality products and services.
Happily, we here at Booker Timber are one such merchant that provides timber of the very highest quality and cutting services that are second to none. Our CNC beam saws are amongst the largest of their kind in the UK and have the capacity to process large volumes of timber at any one time. Along with state-of-the-art software and highly trained operators, these incredibly accurate saws enable us to really make the most of each sheet cutting so that we can produce results of all shapes and sizes.
Whether you require cut-to-size MDF, chipboard or something a little more substantial; we can provide you with timber that is not only high in quality but also which has been sourced in the most environmentally-friendly ways. Indeed, we are very conscious of our environmental responsibilities and continually strive to do our industry proud by sourcing sustainable materials, reducing waste and actively recycling wherever we can.
To find out more about our wide range of outstanding products and services; explore our pages further or call one of our friendly advisors on 0333 123 1290.
January 16, 2012
Cost Savings with Booker Timber
Cut-to-size MDF and chipboard can be ideal material solutions for both tradesmen and DIY enthusiasts as their versatility, strength and ease of use make them the perfect choice for a wide range of trade related tasks and DIY jobs. Similarly, plywood like materials can also be very handy as they are very strong and durable.
Certainly, if you are a relatively accomplished artisan, it is quite possible to make very attractive furniture pieces out of such materials – after all, much of the so called “flat-pack” furniture available to buy these days is made of man-made wood.
However, with the economy still staggering and the Government’s austerity measures now starting to bite; many people are now finding it difficult to find enough cash to undertake even the most modest of building projects or DIY tasks. Indeed, with trade prices rising across the board, everything from tools to raw materials is now more expensive than ever before.
Here at Booker-Timber, we know how hard low-cost materials are to come by these days and that is why we do everything we can to save on costs. To this end, our state-of-the-art CNC routing and cutting equipment ensures that we lose minimal amounts of wood, thereby creating more cost-efficient operations which deliver direct cost benefits to our customers. Furthermore, all of our materials are bought from quality assured businesses, so our customers can be sure that the product they receive is not only high in quality but also cost-effective too.
January 9, 2012
MDF Cutting at Booker Timber
Regardless of whether you are a professional tradesman or an amateur artisan, anyone who works with timber will need to use professional MDF cutting services at some time or another. Thankfully, we here at Booker Timber can help in this respect as we are professional timber merchants who use state-of-the-art cutting equipment to offer precise, cut-to-size MDF sheets.
Cost savings
The services we provide are very competitively priced for both machining and supply. Furthermore, the software utilized by our high-tech cutting machines optimises board sizes so that we can reduce costs as well as waste.
Environmental responsibility
Waste reduction and recycling is very important to us as we care greatly about the environment and strive to do everything we can to make our industry and the products we supply as sustainable as possible.
Tailored services
No matter what you may need your timber for, we understand that you will want to take pride in whatever you do and that is why we offer the best MDF cutting services available. We are equally adept at dealing with smaller orders as well as bulk orders and are quite happy to cut your own material as well as supply you with any MDF sheets which you might need.
So, if you are looking for highly reputable timber merchants who can provide high-quality, precision cutting services at incredibly competitive prices; make us here at Booker Timber your first port of call.
Call us now on 0333 123 1290 to find out more.
December 25, 2011
Live the good life with raise beds
Like a rising number of people, you might be eager to begin growing your own fruit and vegetables. After all, the price of such provisions in shops continues to rise and so having access to your own supply of edible garden treats could help you to control your finances.
Of course, unless you have a big garden and intend to grow produce on a large scale, you will not cultivate all the fresh items you need. However, getting stuck into growing like this also has therapeutic benefits and many people think it is a good way to help reduce stress and to reconnect with more basic human endeavours.
When you are getting started in such activities, it is important to find out what’s what and to get all the equipment you need. If you cut corners at this stage, you may be disappointed with the results.
With this in mind, we may be able to help you. Here at Booker Timber we provide superb raised beds that could be perfect for your outdoor projects. These offerings are ideal for smaller, city gardens, rooftop spaces and so on.
As a timber merchant, we know all there is to know about items like this. Meanwhile, if you would prefer to make up the constructions yourself, you can get them in kit form. On the other hand, you can buy them readymade.
Our timber is of the finest Scandinavian quality and is properly treated against the elements. To find out more about these items, as well as our cut to size chipboard, MDF sheets and so on, simply take a look around our website.
December 18, 2011
Buying timber with a clear conscience
If you are on the lookout for a timber merchant to supply your firm with wood, you will no doubt have a range of issues to bear in mind. Of course, you will want products that are great value for money and are of the very best quality. After all, you are spending your hard-earned cash on the provisions, so it is vital that they meet all your needs.
However, there is another issue that may well influence your decision and that is the green credentials of your supplier of MDF sheets and other such offerings. Environmental concerns are becoming ever more important. And it is not only your own conscience that you have to deal with, but also those of your customers.
These days, individuals often vote with their money when it comes to issues of this nature. They tend to be more willing to purchase products from companies that can show they have a responsible attitude towards this matter.
The good news is, by coming to Booker Timber for your cut to size chipboard and other such products, you can rest assured you are doing your bit to promote sustainability.
We have achieved Chain of Custody certified status, which enables us to offer chain of custody for forested timber from well managed forests.
By buying products with Chain of Custody certified status, you can rest assured you are not contributing to global forest destruction. So, to find out more about what we have to offer, simply take a look around our website.
December 9, 2011
Benefiting from the best sheet cutting services around
Manufacturing techniques have come a long way over the years and the possibilities available to firms these days are incredible. So, if you are looking for a sheet cutting firm, there is no need to settle for second best.
Here at Booker Timber, we have invested in state-of-the-art machinery and the most powerful software around, meaning we have all the technical ability to get on with projects of any kind with ease and confidence.
For example, our CNC Beam saws are among the biggest in the whole country and we can handle and cut sheets up to six metres long and four metres wide. Furthermore, we have no problem dealing with boards up to thicknesses of 90 millimetres.
And when you come to us for your cut to size chipboard and other such provisions, you can rest assured you will benefit from total precision. Thanks to our superb facilities and our skill and experience, we can cut to within one millimetre accuracy.
Also, we are flexible. We can cut or router MDF, chipboard, plywood, orientated strand board, hardboard and melamine faced chipboard. Also, we are capable of cutting plasterboard and most types of plastic panels.
So, regardless of your needs, we may well be the perfect firm for you. After all, why settle for second best if you don’t have to?
To find out more about our fantastic plywood cutting and other services, simply take a look around the rest of our website or get in touch with our friendly and professional team.
November 24, 2011
Need Cheap Wood?
With the recession hitting us hard, everything is becoming more and more expensive and more difficult to afford. Not only are trade prices rising on tools, but also on the raw materials. This means that if you are a tradesman or looking for material within the private sector, everything is becoming more and more expensive.
Here at Booker-Timber, we appreciate that low-cost materials are hard to come by. That is why we work on the principle of saving costs. Our CNC routing and cutting technology ensures that minimal amounts of wood are lost to off cuts, effectively giving us more material to work with. All of our materials are bought from quality assured businesses, therefore giving you, our customer, a quality and cost effective product.
Cut to size MDF or chipboards are perfect for both the trade and private industries. A versatile material, strong and easy to use, MDF sheets can be used in many ways. They are perfect for most DIY jobs around the house, for instance using cut to size MDF when insulating up in the rafters.
Many plywood like materials can also be very handy for creating cheap shelving or cupboard solutions. Due to their strong and durable nature, these types of boards are best used in places like the utility room, or the garage. However, if you are confident at getting a quality finish on the product, you can easily make a good looking piece of furniture out of MDF. After all, most flat-pack furniture is some type of man-made wood.
November 16, 2011
Why Use CNC?
CNC is a new technology that has arrived on the scene, allowing us here at Booker Timber to provide quality in sheet cutting. CNC cutting and routing techniques combine power and amazing accuracy to provide quality sheet cutting. With this power and accuracy, we are able to cut exact shapes with absolute precision. CNC stands for computer numerically controlled, basically meaning that the accuracy comes from a high powered computer program that is linked to a powerful cutting device.
As individual shapes can be cut, this allows us here at Booker Timber to cut to size chipboard, MDF, and plastics to any shape the customer desires. So whether you are looking for large scale items for the trade sector, or want shelves or grilles for example, we can cut them for you.
To do this we use very large machines. Due to the huge nature and size of our cutting machines, we are able to cut up to several inches thick of plastics or woods. We can also cut up to 6 metres in length and up to 3.8 metres in width.
The advantages to CNC cutting are huge. Arguably the biggest advantage to this CNC cutting is accuracy. Due to the precision of our equipment, we can cut up to 0.1millimetre accuracy. This accuracy is impressive, and something which is very difficult to match through conventional ways of cutting. The second biggest advantage is cost. CNC enables us to keep our costs down as we make sure to keep off cuts to a low. You only pay for what you buy.
November 8, 2011
Information on MDF
MDF has been in mass production now since the 1980’s. It is used predominantly in the DIY scene, as it has many advantages over natural wood. The biggest of these advantages being price. As MDF is man-made, there is no waiting for the tree to grow, or process of drying the timber, which means that costs are kept low. MDF is used mainly as a cheap substitute for wood, but with the right cut and finish, can have a good effect.
MDF, also known as Medium Density Fibreboard is an engineered wood product made by breaking down either hardwood or softwood residuals, mixing them with wax and resin to produce a versatile board material. MDF has many advantages and disadvantages due to its manmade nature.
Home MDF cutting can be frustrating. The fibrous nature of MDF means that it can be susceptible to splitting when having a generic saw taken to it. Also, MDF does not react well with screws or nails, so advice is generally given to use strong wood glues or araldite for fixing purposes. MDF sheets are a very versatile material however, and any workman or keen DIYer should have experience with this material.
MDF is generally used in similar ways that old plywood and other man made wood products are used. However MDF tends to be stronger, and as it is denser, it can tend to be much more durable. These properties make it the perfect substance for using at home or in the commercial sector.
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